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| Does anyone know if it's possible to swap what appears to be an original 57 torqueflite tranny for an aluminum 727 torqueflite in a 57 Firesweep Shopper? We've been told the 727 is better equipped for towing, lighter and overall a superior transmission. And we happen to have one handy that can be rebuilt for a lot less money than rebuilding the original- according to the shop that will be doing it. Just don't know if it will work. Any help, thoughts, advice will be much appreciated. |
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Welcome to the board.
Unfortunately, due to crankshaft design, the 727 won't bolt up to any pre-'62 engine without an adapter. When you factor in the cost of the 727, the adapter, and driveshaft mods you're money ahead to just have the original rebuilt. |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Peoples Republic of Oregon | Don't forget about the shift linkage and throttle pressure governor linkage...Certainly not a weekend project.
A lot depends on what the op has in mind long term. If the trans-shop guy wants a small fortune to re-do the original trans then a swap may, ultimately, work out even with the additional work and higher finished cost. I'll suggest to the op that making a list of all of the work/parts/costs may be helpful and that he really needs to shop around. |
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| They quoted over 2k to rebuild the original, about 1k for the 727. I was also told that the original is air cooled and the 727 is not. Guessing that will add to the cost also. Doesn't sound like there is a convincing argument for going with the 727. The plan is to use the wagon as a tow vehicle for a 2500lb trailer, but not as a daily driver. Thank you for your input. |
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Location: N.W. Fla. | "Wayfarer" didn't mention it, but he makes a really good adaptor for the 727. I've used them & am happy with them. If you break down on a trip you can get the TF repaired, where getting an early TF repaired on the road would be a hassle. An Aux tranny cooler with fan should keep you from changing radiators. |
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Location: 33844 | Over $2k for a rebuild seems high. Call around for better quote. |
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Switching transmissions on 57 wagon
